Our vision is that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe and abundant supply of high-quality food and agriculture products.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.

Values

Values are our shared behavioral commitments to each other and to those we serve.

CDA's Core Values are: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, Respect

Press Releases

November 17, 2023

State Agencies Partner to Prevent Wildlife and Livestock Conflict

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on how the agencies will collaborate to manage the reintroduction of gray wolves and work to prevent wildlife and livestock conflicts.

November 6, 2023

Alfred Eames Cellars’ Carmena Receives Best In Show Recognition at 2023 Colorado Uncorked

The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, proudly announced the winner of the 2023 Best in Show award on Friday evening at Colorado Uncorked. Of the 12 wines selected to comprise the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection, Alfred Eames Cellars received the Best in Show award for its 2019 Carmena.

November 1, 2023

Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Historic Funding Into Colorado Agriculture

In today’s State Budget Proposal, Governor Polis presents a vision for meaningful investment into Colorado agriculture to best benefit the state’s vibrant and diverse agricultural communities.

Blog Posts

November 22, 2023

Climate Resiliency Tour

Article #3, the last in our Summer Wrap Up Series

November 6, 2023

CDA at a Glance: NOV 2023

The CDA At A Glance is your monthly one-stop for agricultural events and opportunities statewide, and November's newsletter is no different! Download your clickable copy here now!

October 23, 2023

Soil Health is the STAR of Rocky Mountain Roundtable

Sitting in the newly built Confluence Theater in CSU Spur’s Hydro building, one might reasonably think that water is the subject most discussed in the location. And while it certainly was a key part of the conversation, Colorado’s water took a back seat to the main topic at hand during two sunny days in September 2023: soil health.